WD17 1DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 1DH

WD17 1DH, Watford has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.58 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1DH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD17 1DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1DH, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 1DH area, explore the WD17 1DH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

WD17 1DH Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Watford Junction (Station) with total crimes: 8

WD17 1DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2948.5826.09%
Violence and sexual offences2811.94-17.65%
Public order1311.53225.00%
Vehicle crime125.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.94125.00%
Other theft83.71-20.00%
Theft from the person53.29-16.67%
Burglary32.06-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.2450.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Robbery10.82-85.71%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3441.9921.43%
Anti-social behaviour2314.00-34.29%
Other theft109.4742.86%
Robbery74.120.00%
Theft from the person62.880.00%
Burglary52.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-20.00%
Public order41.65-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Shoplifting21.65-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.82-80.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3549.816.06%
Violence and sexual offences2814.410.00%
Public order1111.5337.50%
Bicycle theft104.53900.00%
Other theft74.12-12.50%
Robbery72.8840.00%
Theft from the person62.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4725.00%
Shoplifting52.06400.00%
Drugs22.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3341.5817.86%
Violence and sexual offences2813.593.70%
Public order811.53166.67%
Other theft83.29100.00%
Burglary53.290.00%
Robbery52.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.0633.33%
Theft from the person31.65-25.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting10.82-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2834.1786.67%
Violence and sexual offences2711.53-3.57%
Robbery611.120.00%
Other theft42.47-69.23%
Theft from the person41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-57.14%
Public order31.24200.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.7012.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.53-25.00%
Other theft136.1862.50%
Vehicle crime75.3540.00%
Drugs42.880.00%
Shoplifting31.65-50.00%
Burglary21.24-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2539.52-43.18%
Anti-social behaviour2010.29-13.04%
Other theft88.23-11.11%
Shoplifting63.2950.00%
Burglary52.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.060.00%
Public order52.06-37.50%
Bicycle theft42.06300.00%
Drugs41.650.00%
Robbery41.650.00%
Possession of weapons21.650.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4444.87-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour2318.11-14.81%
Other theft99.470.00%
Public order83.71-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson83.2960.00%
Vehicle crime53.2925.00%
Shoplifting42.06-33.33%
Burglary31.65-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.24100.00%
Theft from the person20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5055.1631.58%
Anti-social behaviour2720.5812.50%
Public order1111.12120.00%
Other theft94.53-35.71%
Bicycle theft73.71-22.22%
Shoplifting62.88100.00%
Theft from the person52.4725.00%
Burglary52.06-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.0625.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3850.2211.76%
Anti-social behaviour2415.64-4.00%
Other theft149.8855.56%
Bicycle theft95.76125.00%
Burglary83.71700.00%
Drugs63.29500.00%
Public order52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-60.00%
Theft from the person41.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.65-20.00%
Shoplifting31.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.24100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3441.58-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour2514.00-50.98%
Criminal damage and arson1010.290.00%
Other theft94.12-43.75%
Vehicle crime53.71-61.54%
Public order52.06-37.50%
Bicycle theft42.06-71.43%
Shoplifting41.65-60.00%
Burglary11.65-92.86%
Other crime10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5175.75131.82%
Violence and sexual offences3521.009.38%
Other theft1614.4160.00%
Bicycle theft146.59-26.32%
Burglary145.76100.00%
Vehicle crime135.7662.50%
Criminal damage and arson105.3542.86%
Shoplifting104.12-37.50%
Public order84.1214.29%
Theft from the person53.2966.67%
Other crime42.06300.00%
Drugs21.65-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3259.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour2213.170.00%
Bicycle theft199.060.00%
Shoplifting167.820.00%
Drugs116.590.00%
Other theft104.530.00%
Vehicle crime84.120.00%
Public order73.290.00%
Burglary72.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.880.00%
Theft from the person32.880.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202434
May 202428
April 202428
March 202427
February 202428
January 202425
December 202344
November 202350
October 202338
September 202334
August 202335
July 202332

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202423
May 202435
April 202433
March 202428
February 202415
January 202420
December 202323
November 202327
October 202324
September 202325
August 202351
July 202322

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231
August 202314
July 20237

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20244
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235
September 20235
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 202413
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202314
September 20239
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234
August 202314
July 202319

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 202310
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 202310
July 202316

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20244
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 202311

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Watford Junction (Station)
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Albert Road North
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Clarendon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Queens Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Westland Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gaumont Approach
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Estcourt Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 14. Sotheron Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Woodford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Nascot Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Hyde Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Sutton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gartlet Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Orphanage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Verulam Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. Malden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Terrace Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Essex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. A411
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1